Georgia Power to own and operate 80 MW of battery energy storage

Georgia Public Service Commission has unanimously approved Georgia Power's 20-year plan to meet the state's future energy needs, including battery energy storage, 72 percent more renewable generation by 2024, and environmental plans

The State of Georgia is positioned to become a leader in battery energy storage in the Southeast with Georgia Power's planned investment to own and operate 80 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage. The company's 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), unanimously approved today by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC), includes energy storage, 72 percent more renewable generation by 2024, and approval of the company's environmental compliance strategy. "Working with the Georgia PSC, we are positioning Georgia as a... ... More: Official Press Release Georgia Power

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